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Changing from an old S60 to a CR-V? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
looking at p/t ex my 9 yr Volvo S60 run for the past 8 years for a one to two year old 4x4. I am drawn to the Honda CR-V but why do you recommend the... -
Why is BP fuel so expensive? 15 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My local BP garage is still charging £1.55 per litre for their cheapest diesel, much more than any prices mentioned in the article (although in November... -
Have I damaged my car by running low on fuel? 1 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I recently drove home with a near-empty diesel fuel tank. After filling up, I'm now getting an intermittent engine stutter combined with reduced performance... -
Buying a Civic Tourer - petrol or diesel? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to buy a new or nearly new Honda Civic Tourer but don't know which engine to get. I drive 12,000 miles per year and my daily commute is a... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel Grand C-Max for short commutes with longer weekend drives? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in purchasing either a brand-new 1.6 petrol Ecoboost Grand C-Max or a nearly new 1.6 diesel Grand C-Max. Both are the same price at £16,500.... -
Fooled again 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I made the stupid mistake of putting petrol in my 2007 diesel car. I realised immediately and did not start the engine. We had a garage tow... -
Should my next car be petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a new car over the next few months, I do about 13,000 miles a year and am unsure what will be more cost effective. At the moment, I... -
Do all modern cars get SCR? 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
There has been a lot of information recently on the TV, radio and newspapers regarding diesel cars and how damaging Nox emissions are to your health. I... -
headaches and fatigue - car use 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
while i drive my diesel car with windows open i start to feel ill experiencing fatigue and headaches. I dont know if this is usual of diesel vehicles and... -
Which is more reliable - the Skoda Yeti or Hyundai ix35? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have read the reviews but I need your opinion. Skoda Yeti or Hyundai ix35? Which is more reliable? -
What's the cause of my car's falling fuel economy? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Toyota Yaris diesel (2011 model) has been averaging around 60mpg since we bought it at 40,000 miles/two years ago. The car has now done nearly... -
Clogged up C-MAX 30 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My C-MAX, 11 Reg, 21,000 miles has gone into Limp Mode on a number of occasions. It is in warranty and serviced by Ford Agents since new. The local agent... -
Air in my diesel fuel system 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have the a Citroen Berlingo with the 1998cc HDI engine. It has nearly 160,000 miles on the clock, and has been fully serviced. Runs brilliantly, except... -
Buying a used estate for the family 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking to buy a family estate for the arrival of our second child, and also to use for her garden design business. We have a budget of... -
Brim reaper 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have often thought that the mileage taken for the fuel gauge to noticeably drop below the 'Full mark', after filling the tank, can be quite variable... -
I put AdBlue in my diesel tank - why do manufacturers put the caps so close together? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've accidentally put AdBlue in my diesel tank, which seems to be a really bad thing (possibly worse than petrol in a diesel car). Why do Renault put the... -
Diesel repeatedly leaking into sump 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Since buying the car in Jan 2015 it has suffered from diesel leaking into the sump from the fuel pump on 3 occasions. On the first 2 occasions the pump... -
Renault Clio '56 plate fuel pump diesel problems 27 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am contributing owner feedback in addition to the below found on the link http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/renault/clio-iii-2005/?section=bad I... -
Maximum dies-conned 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Could you quickly explain the logic behind there being no point in buying diesel unless you do over 15k miles a year? I do about 7k miles a year and estimate... -
Did diesel freeze cause my Volvo V50 to lose power? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Setting off after parking my Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe overnight in temperatures down to -16 degrees C, the car kangaroo jumped for a couple of minutes with...
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